W. W. IRBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

W. W. IRBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ALACHUA school district, located in ALACHUA, FL with about 438 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 34 teachers, W. W. IRBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

W. W. IRBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Alachua, Florida, is a public school serving students within the Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. As part of the larger ACPS framework, the school strives to prepare its students for future success by providing a structured curriculum and access to essential educational resources.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Alachua community, often serving as a focal point for families in the area. By focusing on core foundational subjects and encouraging a positive school culture, W. W. Irby Elementary aims to meet the diverse needs of its student body while promoting a lifelong love of learning. Families looking for more specific information regarding school programs, policies, or academic performance typically utilize the official Alachua County Public Schools website to track updates and school-specific initiatives.

For more information, contact W. W. IRBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (386) 462-5002 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

13505 NW 140TH ST
ALACHUA, FL 32615-6110
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W. W. IRBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in ALACHUA, FL with about 438 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
ALACHUA
Total Students:
438
Teachers:
34
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 438 students

White
48.9%
Black or African American
36.3%
Hispanic/Latino
8.4%
Two or more races
5.5%
Asian
0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
44.5%
Male
55.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.